Friday, January 1, 2010

A Bookmark, A Resolution and A Playdate

I first saw this style of bookmark last summer but never took the time to sit down and figure out how to make them. Turns our they're super easy! This week Pals Paper Arts is challenging us to make anything but a card so I thought of this bookmark and I used the colors from The Playdate Cafe. which were turquois, brown and dusty pink. It also works for the Corrosive Challenge which is to make something having to do with a New Year's Resolution. I don't generally make resolutions but I do have a goal this year to read more. I used to read a lot until I found this hobby of crafting/cardmaking. Now, whenever I have sparetime, I'm crafting and haven't read a book in over a year. So I'm thinking I'll start slow and try to read one book before the end of March! If you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments section please!
Here is the bookmark by itself:
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And here is how it fits on the corner of a book:
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12 comments:

  1. Margaret MoodyJanuary 2, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    This is so cute, Lori! Great gift idea for any reader! Love your color and paper choices! Nice embellishments, too! Great job with the challenge! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Tracey ParrottJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    so cute~ and I love your wintry blog design!

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  3. Chris AtkinsonJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    That's a great bookmark -- what a great idea! I'm in the middle of reading the book you gave me, Open, which is pretty good (if you're interested in Agassi at all). I've been terrible about reading too. I have about 5 books on my Kindle that are cued up for me to read. I did read a good book about beagles... See? No help!

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  4. Ann SchachJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    I love this style of bookmark! Very cute...I love the colors that you used. Thanks for playing @ PPA!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 2, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Hey! You stole my resolution! LOL Very nice bookmark... I haven't made one of those yet. Glad to see you at Corrosive Challenges this week!

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  6. *Alison*January 2, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Lori.. this is so AMAZING!!! wow.. super cool.. :) I LOVE it!!! I would read the last lecture.. one of the best books ever!!! :) hugs

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  7. JaneJanuary 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Lori... Very cute and I love the colors. If I had time to read I would look for Diana Gabaldon(sp). My daughter read all of them and she loved them...

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  8. LoriJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    I Love it! I am an avid reader and need to make one of these! What great gifts they would make as well.

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  9. SandiJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    I have a thing for book marks and this is just darling, thanks for joining us at the Play Date Cafe. Sandi

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  10. HanneJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    What a sweet bookmark! Great idea!
    Hanne

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  11. Julie RanaeJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Such a creative idea, Lori...love when the colors for The Play Date Cafe Challenge are incorporated into something unique!

    Make sure you get over to Julie's Open Window for a change at the giveaway (if you haven't already...I'm losing track...haha)

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  12. Pals Paper ArtsJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Great design, texture and colors! Thanks for playing @PPA!

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